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Trump threatens to obliterate Iran power plants as Iran strikes southern Israel

Mar 22nd 2026 · Iran

US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours, while Iran carried out strikes on Dimona and Arad in southern Israel, wounding dozens and prompting Israeli warnings of a serious escalation.

  • Trump gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its power plants.
  • Iran launched strikes on southern Israel, hitting Dimona and Arad and wounding dozens.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a difficult evening of battle.
  • The US ultimatum and Iran’s attacks raise the risk of rapid escalation across the region and threaten key oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

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